William Leete has been an investment adviser representative at Monte Financial Group since March 2016, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. William Leete holds a Bachelor of Science from the School of Business, University of Connecticut.
Monte Financial Group, LLC is a Guilford, CT firm with $482M under management, 434 clients and 7 advisers in one office, as of its March 2026 filing.
William H. Leete Jr. is a Wealth Advisor of Monte Financial Group. He works with individuals and families to meet their short and long-term financial goals by developing wealth strategies, financial plans, and investment policies, with a frequent focus on retirement and education funding. He joined Monte Financial Group in March 2016, after independently providing wealth management strategies to individuals and families since 2001.
William Leete’s longest registration is the current one, 10 years at Monte Financial Group since 2016. Before joining Monte Financial Group in 2016, William Leete was registered through Park Avenue Securities LLC and LPL Financial LLC.
- Monte Financial Group, LLCCurrent– present · 10 yearsGuilford, CT · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 150119
- Park Avenue Securities LLC– · 1 yearMadison, CT · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 46173
- LPL Financial LLC– · 9 yearsNorth Branford, CT · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 6413
- UBS Financial Services Inc.– · 3 yearsNew Haven, CT · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 8174
Professional designations
Listed by Monte Financial Group
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
William Leete is registered as an investment adviser representative in Connecticut, since March 2016.
- ConnecticutSince 4 March 2016
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 24 | General Securities Principal Examination | 5 May 2005 |
| Series 31 | Futures Managed Funds Examination | 27 July 2004 |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 23 October 2001 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 2 October 2001 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 24 September 1993 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- General Securities Principal Examination
- Name
- Futures Managed Funds Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
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- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Full name
- William Howard Leete
- CRD
- 2400776
- Firm
- Monte Financial Group · CRD 150119
- Office
- 30 LONG HILL ROAD, Guilford, CT 06437
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- January 2002
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- montefinancialgroup.com
Where does William Leete work?
William Leete is an investment adviser representative registered through Monte Financial Group, LLC since March 2016, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is William Leete a financial advisor?
Yes. William Leete has a current investment-adviser registration in Connecticut, through Monte Financial Group since March 2016.
How many years of experience does William Leete have?
William Leete has 24 years in the financial industry, since January 2002, across 4 adviser firms.
What exams has William Leete passed?
William Leete has passed 5 licensing exams: the Series 63, Series 7, Series 66, Series 31 and Series 24. The earliest, the Series 63, was passed in September 1993. FINRA credited William Leete with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did William Leete work before Monte Financial Group?
Before Monte Financial Group, William Leete was registered through LPL Financial LLC, February 2005 to September 2014; UBS Financial Services Inc., January 2002 to February 2005.
Where is William Leete based?
William Leete’s registered office is in Guilford, CT.
Is William Leete registered with FINRA?
No. William Leete has no current broker registration.
Is William Leete a CFP?
Monte Financial Group lists William Leete with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
Source: William H. Leete Jr. biography, montefinancialgroup.com
How can I verify William Leete’s record?
Search CRD 2400776 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes William Leete’s full registration record.

